Dogs Trust Leeds: Meet the cute dogs and puppies urgently looking for a forever home
These rescue dogs in Leeds are in desperate need of a permanent, loving home. Can you help them?
By Immy Share
Published 19th Jun 2021, 11:45 BST
Dogs Trust in Leeds has several dogs and puppies and these are the ones that currently need rehoming (all photos from Dogs Trust Leeds):
7. Jake
Jake is a very handsome six year old Lurcher. He is one of life's worriers though. He can be shy when he first meets you, but he's easily won over if you've got a few treats in your pocket! Once he knows you he is the softest lad you could meet. He just loves cuddling up with you and is so affectionate. He likes his walks and he also loves lounging on a sofa, a good walk somewhere quiet will keep him happy. He's manageable around other dogs but he doesn't like them in his personal space however he is happy to wear a muzzle out and about. Jake doesn't like being left on his own so he'll need his owners around all the time initially. He'll need to be the only pet in an adult only home where there will be no visiting children at all. He'll also need a good sized secure garden. Most importantly though, he needs owners who will share their sofa with him and who enjoy LOTS of cuddles! Jake will need multiple visits to get to know him before he is ready to fly the nest.
Jasper is a two-year-old Labrador Cross who is full of beans. He has lots of potential in experienced hands. Sadly his life has been very unsettled and he has been left feeling quite insecure. The Dogs Trust training team have worked really hard to help build his confidence and he's now ready to continue his life in a forever home. He is still a bit of a work in progress so his owners must be willing to work with us and stick to his training plan, but in the right home he will do really well. He's very smart and willing to learn and once he knows and trusts you he is playful and full of character! Although he can't share his home with other pets he's very sociable with other dogs and enjoys having walking buddies. Jasper will need patient owners who are happy to take on a bit of a training project! The Dogs Trust Training and Behaviour team will help and guide you along the way. He won't be able to be left alone until he's fully settled in his new home. He needs to be the only pet in an adult only home.
Calling all staffie enthusiasts! Loki is a gorgeous chap with bags of potential, but he needs a little refining and he will be a project for whoever takes him on. Loki is smart, enthusiastic, and full of beans. He really loves the company of people that he knows and he is a very playful lad. He is keen to say hello to dogs, but his social skills aren't good enough to guide him if the interaction doesn't go well and he can get frustrated and vocal when interacting. Loki is looking for a home with someone who has dog experience, an interest in training, and who is around the majority of the time to help him settle in. Loki will need an adult only home and for now he will need to be the only pet, but there's a chance he could live with another dog in the future once he has learnt some more skills. A private, secure garden is a must so that he can burn off some energy and enjoy some time off lead.
Lyle is a lovely lad who has a lot of potential in the right hands. He's three years old and although he's old enough to know better, he does still lack self-control! He's absolutely full of beans and always on the go so will need a lot of patience from his owners as he learns the ropes of home life. He'll need very dedicated people who have a good understanding of dog training and who are passionate about gradually bringing out Lyle's potential. He is extremely strong on lead so you must be able to confidently handle him out and about. He is a very intelligent dog and very willing to learn. His love of food really helps when doing training tasks with him. If you are looking for a smart boy who enjoys lots of interaction and will be a bit of an ongoing project, then Lyle is your boy!
Major is big handsome American bulldog who at 11-years-old needs to find a new family to call his own. He can be a little shy when you first meet him but comes round quickly if there are some tasty treats coming his way! He's a very sweet lad who can get very playful when the mood takes him. He enjoys his walkies too but he is very strong on his lead so not for the faint of heart. He has a history of being housetrained but may need a little refresher as he settles in to his new life. One thing is for sure, with Major around you'll never be lost for affection! He cannot live with very young children but over 14s will be fine, as long as they're happy around larger dogs. He is fine around other dogs when out and about but doesn't like to share his home so he'll need to be the only pet. He will need someone around all the time, but that just means more fun and snuggles with him! Major has a few medical issues and new adopters will need to take these costs into account.
Pepsi is an adorable eight-year-old Staffy cross who has found herself looking for a retirement home due to no fault of her own. She's a sweet natured girl who likes a peaceful life. She's friendly with everyone she meets, loves being around people and we believe that as she bonds she will be an affectionate girl. She's happy around other dogs and enjoys gentle playtime! She could happily share her home with another older dog with a similar character to her. She isn't housetrained so her new owners will need to have a secure garden to work on this with her. Pepsi would love a relaxed home with people who will be around all the time. She is not used to being left alone and will need to sleep in her owner's bedroom. Since she's an older girl who likes a quiet life, she won't suit young children but over 12's will be fine. She has arthritis in her hind legs which will require lifelong medication. The ongoing cost of this must be considered before applying to adopt her.